Guidebook for Santa Fe
Food Scene
Fine dining, great service. My favorite bar in town. Check it out, even if you go only to the bar.
110 locals recommend
Geronimo
724 Canyon RdFine dining, great service. My favorite bar in town. Check it out, even if you go only to the bar.
Great outdoor patio, casual atmosphere. Enjoy a healthy salad for lunch, or great pastries (some delicious gluten-free choices as well) with an amazing selection of teas. Free internet.
131 locals recommend
The Teahouse
821 Canyon RdGreat outdoor patio, casual atmosphere. Enjoy a healthy salad for lunch, or great pastries (some delicious gluten-free choices as well) with an amazing selection of teas. Free internet.
Great selection of magazines. Large cafe in a cute neighborhood. Bookstores, photography gallery. A great stop within walking or bicycling distance.
40 locals recommend
Downtown Subscription
376 Garcia StGreat selection of magazines. Large cafe in a cute neighborhood. Bookstores, photography gallery. A great stop within walking or bicycling distance.
La Boca
72 W Marcy StGreat tapas, wine bar, people watching. Intimate/Casual.
Get the North Indian Sampler. You won't be disappointed. A bit more of a drive, but when you're craving Indian food it's worth it.
22 locals recommend
Annapurna’s® World Vegetarian Café
1620 St Michaels DrGet the North Indian Sampler. You won't be disappointed. A bit more of a drive, but when you're craving Indian food it's worth it.
New offering right next door to El Farol. Eclectic, Persian Food, intimate atmosphere, patio and great service. Open late.
Milad Persian Bistro
905 West Alameda StreetNew offering right next door to El Farol. Eclectic, Persian Food, intimate atmosphere, patio and great service. Open late.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great entertainment, only one block from the casita! Salsa dancing on Tuesday nights is usually a hit!
107 locals recommend
El Farol
808 Canyon RdGreat entertainment, only one block from the casita! Salsa dancing on Tuesday nights is usually a hit!
Creative cocktails, oddly a rarity in Santa Fe. Cool location just off the Plaza in the Hotel St Francis. I love the classy couches and tables on the patio at sunset.
21 locals recommend
Secreto Lounge
210 Don Gaspar AveCreative cocktails, oddly a rarity in Santa Fe. Cool location just off the Plaza in the Hotel St Francis. I love the classy couches and tables on the patio at sunset.
I enjoy the bar as it is a nice social scene and one can eat dinner at the bar. Authentic New Mexican food. Often a 45 minute wait for a table. This secret has been discovered.
177 locals recommend
La Choza Restaurant
905 Alarid StI enjoy the bar as it is a nice social scene and one can eat dinner at the bar. Authentic New Mexican food. Often a 45 minute wait for a table. This secret has been discovered.
Everything Else
Literally less than a ten minute drive from the Studio. Soak, sauna and explore this incredible Japanese designed spa for a day rate of around $25. Dine at Izanami with it's extensive sake' menu.
185 locals recommend
Ten Thousand Waves
21 Ten Thousand Waves WayLiterally less than a ten minute drive from the Studio. Soak, sauna and explore this incredible Japanese designed spa for a day rate of around $25. Dine at Izanami with it's extensive sake' menu.
Upaya Zen Center
1404 Cerro Gordo RdDaily meditation and workshops.
Extensive trail system. Several trailheads. This is one at end of Upper Canyon Rd.
69 locals recommend
Dale Ball Trails
Extensive trail system. Several trailheads. This is one at end of Upper Canyon Rd.
Scientific and creative Think tank (such as Complexity Theory) in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristos.
Santa Fe Institute
1399 Hyde Park RdScientific and creative Think tank (such as Complexity Theory) in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristos.
Close by and a very extensive collection. On fantastic grounds, with other museums all in a cluster. This is on "Museum Hill" and is a great view point as well.
155 locals recommend
Museum of International Folk Art
706 Camino LejoClose by and a very extensive collection. On fantastic grounds, with other museums all in a cluster. This is on "Museum Hill" and is a great view point as well.
Sightseeing
It's just so Santa Fe. Try the interior courtyard restaurant for brunch. The Rooftop bar is the best for sunset with amazing views
55 locals recommend
La Fonda on the Plaza
100 E San Francisco StIt's just so Santa Fe. Try the interior courtyard restaurant for brunch. The Rooftop bar is the best for sunset with amazing views
Lovely little museum dedicated to New Mexico's legendary artist.
212 locals recommend
Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
217 Johnson StLovely little museum dedicated to New Mexico's legendary artist.
Go at just before sunset to view a special site. Please be quiet and respectful of this private, operating monastery.
Carmelite Monastery
49 Mt Carmel RdGo at just before sunset to view a special site. Please be quiet and respectful of this private, operating monastery.
Always something new to see. An historic plaza as in Europe or Latin America. About a 15-20 minute, gently downhill walk, mostly on gorgeous Canyon Rd. walk down, then take a rickshaw home!
254 locals recommend
Santa Fe Plaza
63 Lincoln AveAlways something new to see. An historic plaza as in Europe or Latin America. About a 15-20 minute, gently downhill walk, mostly on gorgeous Canyon Rd. walk down, then take a rickshaw home!
Entertainment & Activities
Listed in the Top ten farmers markets in the nation. Come Saturday morning and revel in the delicious produce, breads, music and more. Highly recommended.
179 locals recommend
Santa Fe Farmers Market
1607 Paseo De PeraltaListed in the Top ten farmers markets in the nation. Come Saturday morning and revel in the delicious produce, breads, music and more. Highly recommended.
Essentials
Closest real market with a fab wine selection, lots of gourmet items and produce. Near the State Capitol (roundhouse) Recently renovated. Closes at 7pm and on Sundays.
44 locals recommend
Kaune's Neighborhood Market
511 Old Santa Fe TrailClosest real market with a fab wine selection, lots of gourmet items and produce. Near the State Capitol (roundhouse) Recently renovated. Closes at 7pm and on Sundays.
Shopping
Whole Foods Market
753 Cerrillos RdThe best selection is found at this massive store!